Royksopp’s “Happy Up Here” is the first single leaked from the Norwegian duo’s upcoming album, Junior, which will be released on March 16, 2009. The single samples an old favorite of mine- Parliament’s “Do That Stuff”- which was originally released back in 1976 on The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein. The drum break intro is an incredibly crisp and desirable break beat, but Royksopp only uses the funky keys from the song and layers their own drums, claps, and other electronica sounds over the restructured loop. Personally, I don’t think “Happy Up Here” is all that special but after you listen to both you definitely get a sense of appreciation for the new sound/feel Roykopp creates out of the old funk classic.
Parliament – Do That Stuff
Royksopp – Happy Up Here
And, of course, since “Happy Up Here” is a new single, the remix fest has already begun…
Datasette Remix / Boys Noize Remix / Mr Vega Remix / Breakbot Remix
